The vaccination acceptance, confidence, and conviction on influenza in the Middle East, Eurasia, and Africa among healthcare providers (VACCIMENA-HCP) project 2023: Determinants of vaccination behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Annual vaccination is the most effective way to prevent and control the health and economic burden of seasonal influenza. Healthcare providers (HCPs) play a crucial role in vaccine acceptance and patient advocacy. This study aimed to explore the barriers and drivers of HCPs' vaccine acceptance and advocacy for the vaccination of their patients in countries in the Middle East, Eurasia, and Africa.

Methods

Healthcare providers from 10 countries (Azerbaijan, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Türkiye) were surveyed using opportunity sampling between 20^th December 2022, and 1^st March 2023. The previously developed motors of influenza vaccination acceptance (MoVac-Flu) and engagement with vaccination advoc

SUBMITTER: Tanriover MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871459 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature